I Can Copy the Talents of All Creatures

Now that he had committed, he would eliminate these bothersome insects as quickly as possible. They would serve as a fine appetizer for the blood sacrifice.

Just as Dust Sacrifice was about to strike, countless Golden Gang Lock Chains erupted from beneath his feet.

"Pathetic tricks. Allow me to show you the might of a Grandmaster."

He stomped his foot, and a thick, almost tangible black Qi Jin erupted, corroding the Golden Gang Lock Chains with a sizzle.

A Grandmaster has already converted their Gang Qi into True Essence. Every casual move they make holds immense power.

"You bitch, what do you think you’re doing...?"

Suddenly, Dust Sacrifice’s panicked and furious voice rang out. Two brilliant flashes of blade light had appeared in the air, merging into the bizarre form of a Vermilion Bird. One half of the creature was black as ink, the other blazed like a furious fire. Brimming with boundless killing intent, it swooped down to peck at Dust Sacrifice.

Rose wore a crazed expression. "Old dog, die! Reverse Vermilion Bird Slash!"

A golden glint flashed in Su Yue’s pupils. In an instant, countless dark-gold Gang Qi chains shot out, binding Dust Sacrifice unyieldingly in place.

She had been the first to notice that something was wrong with Rose. Seeing Tao Lang’s expression as well, Su Yue deduced that the two likely knew each other. She had also sensed Rose’s intense hatred for the cultist Grandmaster who had just appeared. That was why she had taken the gamble, and just as she expected, Rose had raised her blade and attacked him.

Su Yue instantly unleashed her full strength, trapping Dust Sacrifice in place for a crucial moment. The heterochromatic Vermilion Bird born from the blade light pecked viciously at his body.

"AGH... You bitch, you’re courting death!"

A tide of black Qi Jin, as vast and deep as the ocean, surged from Dust Sacrifice’s body. In an instant, the world itself seemed to change color.

The heterochromatic Vermilion Bird let out a mournful cry and vanished. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Su Yue seized the opportunity to grab Tao Lang and retreat more than thirty meters.

"A domain?"

Her expression turned grave. A domain was the manifestation of a Grandmaster’s martial will and was intensely exclusionary. Inside it, the Grandmaster received an enormous power-up, which was why a Gang Qi Martial Artist could never hope to fight a Grandmaster.

"Sister..."

Tao Lang cried out hysterically. Within the gloomy domain, Dust Sacrifice had pierced Rose’s heart with one hand. By some unknown means, her entire martial foundation was being devoured.

Dust Sacrifice hoisted Rose’s small body into the air. Her red dress fluttered, scattering droplets of blood like the petals of a wilting flower.

"You old dog... you’ll die... a miserable death..."

Rose cursed weakly. Her meticulously honed Slaughter Blade Skill had failed. It had only lightly wounded the very man responsible for the tragedy of her and her brother’s lives. She couldn’t bear it.

"Lang..."

’This day has finally come.’ Rose had long expected it. She had spent years investigating in secret. Within the cult, every Apostle would eventually disappear after a period of activity, and in their wake, their corresponding Grandmaster’s power would surge. Apostles appeared to hold immense power in the cult, with life-or-death authority over the other members. But in truth, they were nothing more than carefully-reared livestock—tools to be used and discarded.

A look of morbid satisfaction spread across Dust Sacrifice’s face.

"You bitch," he cackled, "I was going to let you live a little longer, but you just had to court death. Heh heh heh... An Apostle? Everything you’ve ever learned, I taught you. Did you really think you could defy me? Hmph. Now, be a good girl and become nourishment for my power!"

Since he’d already made his move, Dust Sacrifice didn’t mind massacring the entire county. ’If I can’t eat in secret,’ he thought, ’then I’ll just take what I want by force and feast until I’m bursting!’

Su Yue held down the frantic Tao Lang with all her might. Rose’s fate was already sealed; she had to save the one she could.

’Yan, if you don’t get here soon, I can’t hold on much longer...’

She pleaded silently.

BOOM!

A strange beast’s roar suddenly echoed from the distance. Dust Sacrifice had barely extended his senses when he saw a blood-red beast charging toward them like a bolt of lightning.

"Damn it, can’t I get a moment’s peace? What the hell kind of place is this!"